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The President’s Message

Contents:Page 1 - President’s Message/September’s speaker Page 2 - Show Table Winners/Judges ChoicePage 3 - June’s Show Table/Judges Choice of the Evening Page 4 - The MOS Calendar 2018/2019Page 5 - MOS News & Surrounding EventsPage 6 - The Members SpotlightPage 7 - Picnic Time Page 8 - MOS at TimoniumPage 9 - Winners at TimoniumPages 10 -17 NCOS News and surrounding area Page 1 - MOS Officers & Committees

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Website: www.marylandorchids.orgSeptember 2018

The Maryland OrchidSociety Newsletter

A monthly newsletter for the members and friends of the Society

Greetings...

Welcome back to all our members and friends. I hope your summer was fantastic and safe. We have a great year of activities coming up. So lets get going!

As is our custom, we kick off the 2018-2019 meeting schedule with a review and rewards for our members’s contributions to the various show opportunities during the previous year. Contributions to the MD State Fair, our own Spring Show, a number of away shows to which we contribute, and our show table at each of the monthly meetings all winter into the calculations.

Tom McBride will serve as the master of ceremonies with orchid rewards for quantities of contributions and cash rewards for quality.

Tom’s Night

Submitted by John Heinbokel - Program

Joan

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June's Show Table Winners by Tom McBride

The Judges Choise of the Eveningwas

Enc. mariae, exhibited byArne Schon

Thank You to our judges who were, Joel Graham, Rich Kaste and Michael Moran.

Our show table had an incredible display of 111 beautiful flowering plants.

Special THANKS to all that make our show table such a great success. It is truly breathtaking!

Submitted by Tom McBride - Show Table

Novice1. Phal. Hybrid - Monica Sparber2. Paph. chamberlainmum - Marc Kiriou3. Milt. Hybrid - Barbara Brocato

Home Grown1. Paph. F.C. Puddle 'Superbum' - Bob Travers2. Tie Gram. scriptum 'Brogo Tiger' - JohnDunning Phal. Hybrid - Marilyn Lauffer3. Tie Phal. Surf Song - Deborah Basel Hab. Erich's Pink Thing - Sarah Hurdel, Gary

Smith & Owen Humphrey Bro. sanguinea - Arne Schon

Greenhouse1. Eplc. Charlie Brown 'Hawaii' - Clark Riley

Cattleya1. Enc. (Guadalupe x tampensis) - Bob Johnston2. Tie Bc. Hippodamia - Joel Graham Lc. Exotic Smile 'Spring Sensation' - David Smith3. Iwan. Apple Blossom - Wanda Kuhn

Phalaenopsis1. Phal. Fuller's Sunset - Deborah Basel2. Phal. Queen Beer 'Mantefon' - Chris Zajac3. Tie Phal. violacea - Kathi Jackson Phal. Taida Liu's Berry - Ellie Martin Phal. cornu-cervi 'Linda' HCC/AOS - Michael Moran

Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium1. Paph. Isabel Booth 'Sandy #1' - John Dunning2. Tie Paph. Deperle 'Sweetheart' HCC/AOS -

Sarah Hurdel, Gary Smith & Owen Humphrey Paph. Julius - Chris Zajac3. Tie Paph. Jim Asher - Joel Graham Paph. curtisii - David Smith

Dendrobium1. Den. Genting Royal - Chris Zajac2. Den. sanderae var. luzicum - Barbara Buck3. Den. (aphanochilum x cuthbertsonii) - Bob Johnston

Oncidium1. Onc. Heaven Scent 'Redolence' - Joel Graham2. Onc. Midnight Miracle - The Zickuhrs3. Alcra. Pacific Nova 'Hilo Stars' - Janice Mazur

Miscellaneous Hybrids1. Hab. Tracey - Sarah Hurdel, Gary Smith & Owen Humphrey

2. Tie Gram. ( elegans x scriptum) - John Dunning Ascf. Cherry Blossom - Joel Graham3. Zygo. Jumpin Jack 'Kalapana' HCC/AOS - Bob Travers

Species1. Enc. mariae - Arne Schon2. Tie Sob. callosa - Sarah Hurdel, Gary Smith & Owen Humphrey

L. tenebrosa - Eric Wiles3. Tie Bulb. setaceum - Bob Johnston

C. praestans - David Smith

Miniature1. Phy. tillandsioides - Eric Wiles2. Tie Bulb. pecten- veneris - Bob Johnston

V. falcata - Phuong Tran & Rich Kaste3. Bulb. treschii - Marc Kiriou

First Bloom Seedling1. Paph. [Johanna Burkhardt X (Paul Parks X san

derianum)] - John Dunning2. Phrag. (Peruflora's Spirit X kovachii) - Joel Graham

Fragrance1. Max. tenuifolia - Bob Johnston2. Milt. Hybrid - Marilyn Lauffer

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June's Show Table"Judges Choice of the Evening"

Encyclia mariae

I wanted to grow Encyclia mariae from the very day I first saw pictures of the flowers back in Sweden more than forty years ago. The flowers were so unique having the gigantic white lip and the contrasting apple green color of the other flowersegments.

However, the pictures came with a note which pointed out that this species was difficult to grow and nothing for beginners.

Because of that, it never occurred to me to buy this particular orchid. Decades later when I walked into a local gardening center in Timonium in 2011 (my wife Khirul’s blog helps me to keep track of the dates) I saw an Encyclia mariae mounted on a piece of cedar wood with four flowers on two flower stems. But I still remembered the discouraging ‘warning’ note that this orchid was not for the naive grower.

So I left the shop without the plant convinced that I should not contribute to the killing of more plants of Encyclia mariae. For two weeks, I couldn’t stop thinking of the little plant and I decided return to the shop to check if it was still there, it was! By now it had lost its flowers and was relegated to a corner of the shop with the price reduced to $5. I was con-vinced that no one would buy the plant at this point so I could at least give it a try so I bought it.

Funny, after all the hesitation I knew exactly what to do with it as a result of reading about this species for years. I mounted the plant on a new piece of cork bark and gave it a place under lights in our basement.

Because it was actively growing I gave it water every day. I stopped the frequent watering when the growth seemed to come to a stop in November and I put it in a bright but rather cool window close to the glass. While the plant was resting I gave it water only once every two or three weeks until I could see the flower stems emerging from the top of the newest pseudobulb.

Then I increased the watering frequency gradually over a couple of weeks and by the time the flower stems had reached about two inches I watered it with dilute fertiliser every day.

From this point on I moved it back to our basement when I knew the temperature would reach not more than 80 F during the day. That was how I grew the plant then and I have never changed the culture regiment since. This orchid can probably tolerate higher temperatures than 80 F during summer but I prefer to keep it at the cooler side.

Regarding the name, Encyclia mariae is now Prosthechea mariae and the second part of the name mariae, is after Marie Ostlund, the wife of the Swedish engineer Karl M. Oslund who discovered the species in Mexico in the early 1900.

Submitted by Erne Schon -Member

The Maryland Orchid Society Calendar 2018/2019

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September 20, 2018 - Monthly MeetingSeptember 22, 2018 – MOS Members Potting

Clinic

October 4, 2018 – NCOS Show-Set upOctober 18, 2018 – Monthly MeetingOctober 25, 2018 – Board Meeting

November 10, 2018 – Annual AuctionNovember 15, 2018 – Monthly Meeting

December 20, 2018 – Monthly Meeting/Holiday Party

January 11,12,13, 2019 – RawlingsConservatory Show

January 17, 2019 – Monthly Meeting January 24, 2019 – Board Meeting

February 1, 2019 – SOS Show Set upFebruary 21, 2019 – Monthly Meeting

March 5-10, 2019 – Annual Spring Show andSale

March 5 – Set-up staging March 6 – Set-up exhibits March 7 – AOS Judging; Preview sale 3-6 PM March 8, 9,10 – Show opens to publicMarch 21, 2019 – Monthly Meeting

April 4, 2019 – SEPOS Show Set upApril 13, 2019 – Spring WorkshopApril 18, 2019 – Monthly MeetingApril 25, 2019 – Board Meeting

May 16, 2019 – Monthly Meeting

June 20, 2019 – Monthly Meeting

Submitted by Joan Roderick - President

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Maryland Orchid Society News and Surrounding Events

Dr. Clark's CornerHowTo

Water,andWhy

Submitted by Dr. Clark Riley - Show Table

David's Corner For the September Education Corner, I’m going to consider a topic that needs to be refreshed every year: selection, grooming, staking, and labeling show table plants. The show table is possibly the most important aspect of our

meetings, after the main program. Without going into detail, however, there are times when it is the most important. Every member from their first nov-ice exhibit to the most experienced, feels good after a plant receives a ribbon, especially a blue ribbon. In this Education Corner, I want to help all mem-bers strive towards blue ribbons. How?

1. Start by exhibiting your very best plant orplants, which must have been owned by you fora minimum of six months.

2. To be continued in the corner!Submitted byDavid Smith - Education Corner

Sarah's CornerNew members:Bernard (Ben) and Beverly Nees

Mary Carol BaronowskiLarry Siegel and Shirley Brenton

Pamela Forrest

Submitted by Sarah Spence - Membership

Proper watering, including water quality and technique, are probably THE most important part of orchid growing for most of us. More orchids are killed by over-watering than all other problems combined. So here are 5 tips:

1. Unless they are bog orchids, DO NOT LET POTSSIT IN WATER! The roots will rot and the plantwill die. If you have them in trays or saucers,use a layer of course pebbles to lift the pot abovewater.

2. Flush water when you do. If you have a fewplants, take them to the sink. Have the waterrunning at a pleasant-to-the-hand temperatureand water until the water runs out freely. Thenset aside to drain completely before returning tothe growing area.

3. Double-water when you fertilize. The firstwatering flushes out accumulated salts andsaturates the media with clean water. Thesecond watering, with fertilizer, coats only theoutside with nutrient that the plants can use.

4. Water the whole plant — roots, stems, andleaves. This gets dust, bugs, and spores off theplants.

5. Water more in summer, less in winter. Most ofthe orchids we grow are succulent plants anddon’t need to be wet.

Membership Renewal

By now you should have received your 2018-2019 Membership Renewal Form.Membership must be renewed by the October meeting if you are placing plants on the October show table and if you want yourname in the 2018-19 membership roster. Sarah Spence, our new Membership Chair, will be accepting renewals at the September 20th meeting.

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The Member's Spotlights

Who said I’m spoiled?

Tom & Gary’s cat ""Coty"" of The Little Greenhouse

I have found a new purpose

for my mother’s antique tea cup...

a place to grow for a miniature

orchid,“Haraella

retrocalla.”

This is the first new bloom for me on my cattleya. Blc. Hsinying Little Bride ‘#1’. I just wanted to show off my first new bloom for me on my cattleya. I’m thrilled that I could grow it!

Submitted by Monica Sparber - MOS Member

Monica’sMiniaturesSEND US YOUR ARTICLES AND PHOTOS

PLEASE

We are trying something new. We would like the members to send in articles and or photos pertaining

to orchids and the members that grow them.

Just jot down a paragraph or two about your favorite orchid and how you grew it, or maybe you read a

small article you thought the members would enjoy reading.

Articles for each newsletter are due by the 6th of each month.

Each article and photo must have a title and include your name.

If the article is from another source and written by persons other than yourself please name the source and the authors name. Here’s where you send them

[email protected]. THANK YOU!

Submitted by Sarah Spence

Submitted by Sarah Spence

Annual MOS Service and Leadership Award Nomination forms will be given out at theSeptember 20th meeting. Nominees are selected by members, to honor members who have given of their time and energy, in service or leadership to the Maryland Orchid Society. Ballots will be collected at the October 18th meeting. The MOS Board will tally the nominees at the October 25th Board meeting and recipients for the service award and leadership award will be determined. Awards will be presented at the December 20th meeting. Please... get to know your fellow members and consider your nominees for these awards.

The following, previous award winners are ineligible for nomination...Leadership Award Recipients – Tom McBride, Lee Lundy, Clark Riley, David SmithService Award Recipients – Barbara Buck, Gary Smith, Deborah Dade, Ernie Drohan

Leadership and Service Awards

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Picnic Time

Our THANKS to Suzanne and Ken Gaertner for the wonderful picnic at their home. The fun and the food were terrific. There were a lot of members conversing, laughing, and just having a great time.

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FUN AT THE FAIRWorking our MOS table at the Timmonium Fairgrounds was not all business!Diane, Laura and Brenda can attest to that. By the way I only count two in

this photo.

OURMarylandOrchidSocietyExhibitionat theTimoniumState Fair

Submitted by Sarah Spence - activities

Submitted by Laura Sobelman - Newsletter

Thank you to the following participants in the 2018 Maryland State Fair exhibit... Aaron Webb, Bob and Susan Travers, Bob Johnston, Clark Riley, Kathi Jackson, David Smith, Eric Wiles, Fay Citerone, Mai Conaway, Marie and Norm Zickuhr, Sarah Spence; also Laura Sobelman, Deborah Basel, Diane Elam and Brenda Logan for “mentoring” the publics’ questions the first Saturday of the Fair.

Winning standings are as follows... Orchid Novice, any variety –

1st place – Fay Citerone 2nd place – Fay Citerone 3rd place – Patty Ruppert (non-member)

Orchid Novice, Phalaenopsis – 1st place – Fay Citerone

Orchid Experienced, any variety – 1st place – Eric Wiles 2nd place – David Smith 3rd place – Bob Johnston

Orchid Experienced, Phalaenopsis – 1st place – Aaron Webb 2nd place – Mai Conaway

Orchid Experienced, Cattleya – 1st place – Eric Wiles 2nd place – Bob Travers 3rd place – David Smith

Orchid Experienced, Lady Slipper – 1st place – David Smith 2nd place – Clark Riley 3rd place – Bob Travers

Winner of the MOS sponsored Best in Show, Novice, receiving a big, blue, rosette ribbon and a one-year membership in MOS, is Fay Citerone.

Winner of the MOS sponsored Best in Show, Experienced, receiving a big, blue, rosette ribbon, is Eric Wiles.

This is the third year MOS has participated in the Maryland State Fair and our exhibit and number of participants, has grown. Next year promises to be bigger and better with the addition of more orchid groups.

Submitted by Sarah Spence

And the Winners are...

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National Capital Orchid Society Newsand Surrounding Events

12 t hMerritt Huntington Memorial Symposium

Presented by an alliance of his orchid friends in Virginia

November 2 & 3, 2018The Founders Inn and Spa

5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA757-366-5700

Symposium: Friday, November 2, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM 6:00 PM - Buffet Dinner (included in registration), Cash Bar and Plant Sales 7:15 - Introduction - Rob Griesbach 7:30 - Linda Thorne – Merritt Huntington, Forever in Our Hearts 8:30 - Panel Discussion

Symposium: Saturday, November 3, 8:45 AM – 4:00 PM 8:45 - Introduction - Rob Griesbach 9:00 - Mark Reinke - "Decoding Dendrobium: the Surprising Orchids You Thought

You Knew!" Plants to be entered for AOS Judging by 10:00 AM 10:30 - Sam Tsui - "Multifloral Paphiopedilum and their Culture" 12:00 - 1: PM Buffet Lunch (included in registration) and plant sales. 1:30 - David Off – “You Bred What? 2:15 - Linda Wilhelm – The Real Miltonias 3:15 - Judging Awards Presentation

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First Name ______________________ Last Name _____________________________Additional Registrant(s) ___________________________________________________Address _______________________________________________________________ Phone ______________________ Email _______________________Friday Only ($40)_________ Saturday Only ($40)_______ Combination($75)__________Check enclosed for $________

Please make checks payable to Huntington Memorial SymposiumReturn to: Joanne Bryan

932 Darby Rd.Virginia Beach, Va. 23464

*For additional information and Online registration go to: www.mhsymposium.orgThe Founders Inn and Spa rate for Huntington Symposium: $99 Plus Tax

Laughing Bumble Bee Orchid(Ophrysbbomyblifora)

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THE SEPTEMBER 2018 AOS CORNERFrom the desk of Denise Lucero, Vice Chair, American Orchid Society Affiliated Societies Committee

([email protected]).

For newsletter editors: Orchid societies are welcome to reproduce the AOS Corner, in whole or in part, in their society newsletters. We encourage promotion of AOS website use by your members.

AFFILIATED SOCIETIES We’re excited, it’s just about time… The AOS Fall 2018 Members' Meeting, is being held in conjunction with the 19th International Slipper Orchid Symposium and the International Phalaenopsis Alliance Members’ Meeting on October 31 - November 3, 2018, in Apopka, Florida. If you love Paphs, this is a meeting you won’t want to miss. There will be an AOS judging of individual plants (bench judging) as part of this event and a private BBQ at Krull-Smith Nursery on Saturday night. Space is limited, so get your registration completed ASAP. If you would like to participate in judging, you’ll find a separate registration tab that you also need to complete to be included. We look forward to seeing you.Online registration is at: https://aosmembersmeeting.com/

One of the main goals of the Affiliated Societies Committee is to develop and share resources to help local societies thrive as a benefit of their AOS affiliated membership. Besides the benefit of seeing old friends and making new friends with those who share our passion for all things orchid, annual Spring and Fall AOS Members’ Meetings bring us together to share our progress and develop new goals as an organization. It’s important that the AOS hears from you. Thanks to the feedback we’ve received from Affiliates, we have a new document online that re-defines the Roles and Responsibilities of the AOS and Affiliated Societies when co-hosting an AOS Judged Orchid Show with an AOS Meeting. As Deb Bodei, Affiliated Societies Chair, noted in her recent “Update from the Chair” email, this document dispels the rumors and clarifies responsibilities. We are currently looking for host societies for Spring 2019, Fall 2019, and Spring 2020 Members’ Meetings. Please share this document with your Board Members and consider having your society host a Members’ Meeting. Also, remember that if there are several societies in your area they can join together to co-host the event. The Affiliated Societies Committee is here to answer your questions and to support you. Check out the new document: http://www.aos.org/About-Us/Affiliated-Societies/Hosting-an-AOS-Meeting.aspx and drop us an email at [email protected] with any questions you might have.

BREAKING NEWS! AOS President Susan Wedegaertner’s message in the September issue of ORCHIDS. This month she tells us about the Membership Committee. As chair of the Membership Committee, Graham Ramsey is bringing his enthusiasm and passion for orchids to the national level. Serving to maintain focus on member retention and new member recruitment, the committee is working hard to improve the experience of our members. If you have ideas that will help us grow or the desire to be an advocate for your fellow AOS members, drop Graham an email at [email protected]. It’s now the time of year most societies are organizing end of year meetings. It’s the season we take stock and express our gratitude and appreciation for those who have made valued contributions to our organizations. Remember that the AOS will annually provide two beautiful, frameable Certificates of Appreciation to each society. Just drop an email to [email protected], with the request for certificates and the recipients’ names.

cont’d from page 12 Many of us are in show planning process again. Just a reminder that all shows can be added to the AOS calendar on a space available basis, with Affiliated Society’s events having priority. Send all calendar requests, with your show details, to [email protected]. You have got to see the Kids’ Corner for ideas you can use at your show like Sorting Boxes, for an organizing and matching activity using photos of orchids. It’s a fun and easy game. See other articles for instructions on how to create other activities we’ve tested out. Please share your own ideas and experiences with the Education Committee at [email protected]. Thanks for all the pics that you are sending in for the Instagram feed. The feed just gets better and bet-ter. Personally, I’m loving all the AOS award pics! We have some amazing growers out there! Our Instagram Administrator, Candace Hollinger, sends her appreciation to you all. It’s wonderful to see such a variety of everything orchid that’s enjoyed around the globe. Please remind your members that we would love pics of how they grow, what’s blooming now or anything they love about orchids. Please continue to send your pho-tos and short videos to: [email protected] . Be sure to send a short caption explaining your photo. Also, if you are bilingual and can include your caption in English plus your other language(s)—it will help with our universal outreach. Remember to check-in on our Facebook Group Page for Affiliated Societies of the American Orchid So-ciety. We’ve recently updated the posting rules for the page, so take a look at the “Announcements” at the top of the feed. We always help each other by sharing so we’ve expanded and now allow Show Posters to be shared. Let us know how your show went and what was successful for you or what didn’t quite make the mark. Our Administrator, Chad Brinkerhuff, monitors the feed and is a great resource for all that the AOS has to offer. Keep us up to date on what’s going on at your local society and let us know how we can help you. Also, remember we have an updated List of Speakers to help you plan society meeting programs. You will now find the Affiliated Societies link on the home page under the “About Us” heading. And… Here’s a link to check it all out - http://www.aos.org/

CULTURAL SPOTLIGHTAuthored by Thomas Mirenda ~ Originally published in ORCHIDS August 2007

September: The Month of Unicorns - Orchids Often Cast a Spell for a Lifetime While I don’t exactly know precisely when I became addicted to orchids, I do know it has been a really long time: decades certainly. You would think after all the thousands of hours spent repotting, fertilizing and watering, not to mention all the hiking boots and sweat socks ruined slogging down muddy rainforest trails and bogs in search of them, that orchids would have lost some of their magic by now. Certainly some enthusiasts burn out, or get bored or overwhelmed, either by orchids themselves or by life’s vicissitudes, and give up. Even so, once bitten by orchids, most of us end up with a life-long fascination and love affair with them. Even larger than the orchidists’ hobby, is that of birders. Astonishing numbers of people go out on treks to see birds all over the world and keep extensive life lists, “collections” of sightings, if you will, to the point of obsession. I have often wondered why this is. Even though there are fewer orchidists than birders, some of the same reasoning applies to us. There is the joy of collecting, the beauty and colors of our respective subjects, the excitement of exploration and discovery, the science and mystery of their forms and habits, and the camaraderie of like-minded individuals as well as that bit of friendly competition involved in growing and showing them. There is one more factor that may make you laugh, but I think is part of the fun and appeal of orchids: the “unicorn effect.” Birders talk about this as well. Seeing an orchid for the first time in the wild, or blooming a newly acquired orchid that you have only seen in a book, is a bit similar to seeing a celebrity on the street. Sure, you have seen Brangelina’s films and read about their lifestyles and habits, but an actual sighting can be exhilarating. So, it is for me every time a new orchid blooms in my presence. It is as if some mythological creature I recognize from a story book or movie has suddenly appeared on a remote trail or in my greenhouse or on my windowsill and allowed me to hold it and admire it up close and personal. Orchids are definitely the celebrities of the plant world — they bring a little of their magic into our world every day. Their presence in my life thrills me.

SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS A long hot summer has finally ended, and cooler temperatures are starting to prevail. Whether your orchids summered outside or in, the return of cool nights triggers many orchids to initiate flower spikes. The summer heat, particularly hot nights, can be stressful for many intermediate-growing species and hybrids. Often

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plants that may have stopped growing in July and August will now resume as temperatures begin to replicate those of their montane habitats. Look at plants carefully now for new tender emerging spikes and renewed root growth.

THE CONCESSION STAND No, do not give your orchids hot buttered popcorn and gigantic $5 sodas. But they do want nutrients this month, so do not forget to fertilize them just because it has gotten cooler. If you have young plants that are not old enough to bloom, you can still fertilize with a higher nitrogen formula and let them continue to grow vegetatively. However, if your plants are blooming size, you may want to get away from high nitrogen formulas at this time or you could inhibit blooming on cymbidiums, dendrobiums and phalaenopsis, which should be forming spikes soon as the long nights increase, and the nighttime temperatures drop.

GOTTA WEAR SHADES Unlike mega celebrities who need their sunglasses, so they will not be easily recognized, orchids continue to need shade as protection from the hot and sunny days that are still likely to occur this month. Do not be lulled into thinking that direct sun will not harm your plants. Even though the effects of high light are lessened when temperatures are cooler, there is still potential for plants to burn. Careful attention must be paid during this transition period. Weather becomes less stable and predictable. It is even possible that some cold or violent weather can appear. So, it is always best to be prepared for this eventuality.

BACK IN THE MANSION Orchids have been summering outside and now is the time to begin prepping the indoor growing area for their return. Whether it is a greenhouse, a windowsill, a lightroom or a terrarium, a little preplanning cleaning, sterilizing and organizing will allow for carefree transitions of the plants as the cold season approaches. It is also advisable to check out the plants for hitchhikers, such as weeds, insects and parasites. You want a “star pad” for your orchids, not for oxalis or mealybugs. Take some time to individually go through those plants outside and find and treat any critters that may be thinking they are part of the entourage. Expel them now before they move in and take over.

PAPARAZZI With the blooming season about to resume, you should make sure cameras are ready for what will likely be an excellent set of blooms on your collection, for your newer plants, the approaching blooms are anticipated as much as long-awaited film premiers and their red-carpet moments. This is also a chance to document your successes and failures. Keep a notebook of your orchids each year. It is fun to see how they progress, especially if you have raised them from baby plants into spectacular or hulking specimens. It is almost like following your favorite stars from early independent films to wildly successful Hollywood blockbusters. Yes, you knew them “when.” But you have the added joy of knowing you helped them get where they are today.

Sometimes there is magic at the opening of a new flower, as if suddenly a legendary creature has appeared in our presence and allowed us access to its glories and mysteries. Such was certainly the case when Lycaste Wyld Unicorn ‘Unicorn Rose’ HCC/AOS bloomed for the first time. Photographer: Unknown.

Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 @ 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EST Open to all Please join Dr. Ron McHatton, American Orchid Society Director of Education and Science Officer, who will discuss a variety of topics on orchid culture based on questions submitted by attendees. Please send your questions and pictures to [email protected] by Sunday, September 2nd.

Register now using this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/1589882111136018690

Judging Webinar: Judging the Oncidinae with Ron Midgett Tuesday, September 18th, 2018@ 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM ESt

Members Only Join noted speaker and orchid breeder, Ron Midgett as he discusses the history and judging trends for this complex group, the Oncidinae, that have had so many names.Register now using this link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8888461185065916675

Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the seminar.

WHAT ARE WEBINARS? Webinars are an Internet conference where you can hear the speaker and view his presentation, ask ques-tions, and hear interactions from other members of the audience. You can join either on your computer or by phone. You can join from anywhere, via your Mac, PC or even your mobile device. Audio is included, so at-tendees can phone in or use VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). You will need a microphone for your computer to use VoIP.

WANT TO LEARN, BUT CAN’T MAKE THE DATE? The live webinars will be recorded and posted on the AOS website, where you will find a link allowing you to view the webinars at your convenience.

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Tom Mirenda has been working professionally with orchids for over three decades. He is an AOS accredited judge and is the chairman of the American Orchid Society’s Conservation Committee. He recently coauthored The Book of Orchids: A life-size guide to 600 species from around the world.e-mail: [email protected]).

UPCOMING WEBINARS It’s easy to find the scheduled webinars and to register on the AOS website. You’ll find the link under the All About Orchids tab. If you check there, you will find any webinars that have been scheduled after the production of the monthly Corner.

American Orchid Society: Greenhouse Chat with Dr. Ron McHatton

Oncidium Pink Panther ‘Elizabeth Grace’ AM/AOS; Photographer: Charlie Riner

• Genus of the Month - Chinese Cypripediums: Part 2• For the Novice - Leaf Reddening - Sign of Stress• The New Refugium Botanicum – Masdevallia chasei• A New Habenaria species in town by Leon Glicenstein• Phaius daenikeri and Alfred Ulrich Daeniker by Rudolf Jenny• Orchids of Palau by Benjamin Crain• Orchids on Stamps by M. Lokeswara Rao• Bulbophyllum carunculatum by Bill Thoms

YOUR SOCIETY CAN EARN FREE AOS MEMBERSHIP EXTENSIONS Upcoming shows are a good time to encourage new membership to AOS. Affiliated societies can now earn a one-month extension of their AOS society membership for each new AOS member that they refer (note: membership renewals don’t count). Make sure to note your Society Affiliation in the comments section of the application. With twelve new AOS members, your affiliated society can have a FULL YEAR OF FREE AOS membership! Be sure to have membership applications with your society’s name already filled in and available at your club meetings! Remember to let your members know, we want to sweeten the deal and give them every possible reason to join AOS today! If they become an American Orchid Society member, they have considerably more resources at their disposal making growing orchids even more enjoyable and successful.

Digital Access To Over 350+past issues of ORCHIDS magazine extending back to 1932!

ALSO FEATURED IN ORCHIDS MAGAZINE! 16-page award gallery of breath taking pictures of recently awarded orchids.

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THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF ORCHIDS MAGAZINE will feature great articles and beautiful pictures on:

RECENT ORCHID AWARDS PICTURES ON THE AOS WEBSITE: See fabulous pictures of the most breathtakingly beautiful orchids receiving awards from the AOS! Visit the new “Latest Orchid Awards” page on the AOS website to enjoy these stunning photographs! Click on the thumbnails to see them in larger format. Free to members and non- members.

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Cattleya Big Dipper ‘Mizar’ HCC/AOS; Photographer: Ramon de los Santos

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Let’s grow together,Denise Lucero

American Orchid Society | PO Box 565477 | Miami FL 33256-5477Telephone: 305-740-2010 | FAX: 305-747-7154

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Sobralia decora ‘Jaxon’ AM/AOS; Photographer: Kay Clark

AOS/ODC News are submitted by our AOS/ODC Representative - Valerie Lowe

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Maryland Orchid Society Officers and Committees

NEWSLETTERBarbara Buck [email protected] Laura Sobelman Sarah Spence

PROGRAMJohn Heinbokel 410-517-1460 [email protected]

REFRESHMENTSBarbara Buck [email protected] Joan Roderick Teena Hallameyer Brenda Logan

SHOWJoan Roderick [email protected] Gary Smith Sarah Hurdel Valerie Lowe Sarah Spence

SHOW TABLEThomas McBride 410-661-4748 [email protected] David Smith Owen Humphrey Clark Riley

SOCIAL MEDIAJoel Graham [email protected]

SUNSHINEJanice Mazur [email protected]

WEBSITEClark Riley [email protected]

PRESIDENTJoan Roderick [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTLaura Sobelman [email protected]

TREASURERJohn Dunning 443-687-6878 [email protected]

SECRETARYEllie Martin [email protected]

PAST PRESIDENTSarah Spence [email protected]

DIRECTORJohn Heinbokel 410-517-1460 [email protected] Kiriou [email protected]

AOS/ODC REPRESENTATIVEValerie Lowe 410-599-2923 [email protected]

AUCTIONAaron Webb 410-419-1312 [email protected] Joan Roderick Sarah Spence

AWAY SHOWSValerie Lowe 410-599-2923 [email protected] Sarah Hurdel

EDUCATION and ACTIVITIESEric Wiles (Activities) 410-984-2180 [email protected] Sarah SpenceDavid Smith (Education)[email protected]

HOSPITALITYMargaret Smith 410-526-0179 [email protected] Teena Hallameyer Brenda Logan

HOUSEMarc Kiriou [email protected] Ernie Drohan Bob Johnston Randy Hallameyer Clark Riley

LIBRARYWanda Kuhn [email protected] Suzanne Gaertner

MEMBERSHIPSarah Spence [email protected] Laura Sobelman

Officers Committees

MOS Members are invited to participate in any of the Committees shown at the right of this page. You are encouraged to contact the Chairperson listed and volunteer your service.

MOS needs YOU!